Tipping in Australia
How much to tip in Australia
Tipping is not expected as service workers receive fair wages. Tips for exceptional service are appreciated.
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Restaurant in Australia
AppreciatedUp to 10%Not expected. 10% for exceptional service at fine dining.
Service charge often included — check the bill
A$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip
Tip (10%)
A$5.00
Total
A$55.00
Tipping customs in Australia by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. 10% for exceptional service at fine dining. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 5% | Not expected. Keep the change at most. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up to nearest dollar if you wish. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | A$2-5 per bag at luxury hotels only. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | Not expected. |
| Tour guide | Appreciated · 5–10% | A$5-10 for excellent tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · Up to 10% | 10% for excellent service. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · Up to 10% | 10% or round up for great service. |
Restaurant bills often include a service charge — check before adding more. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
- How much do you tip for restaurant in Australia?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. 10% for exceptional service at fine dining.
- How much do you tip for bar in Australia?
- Appreciated — Up to 5%. Not expected. Keep the change at most.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Australia?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up to nearest dollar if you wish.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Australia?
- Not customary. A$2-5 per bag at luxury hotels only.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Australia?
- Not customary. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Australia?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. A$5-10 for excellent tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Australia?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. 10% for excellent service.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Australia?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Australia?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. 10% or round up for great service.
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